Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Come on, Man, This Can’t Really be the Next Google Android TV

Kellen April 11, 2018 35

Yesterday, the internet discovered an FCC listing for a Chromecast-like device made by a Chinese manufacturer that was splattered with Google's "G" logo, a Google Assistant button, and talk of a 4K Android TV experience. On Twitter, I mocked it heavily as...

Motorola’s New Stereo Speaker Mod Now Available for $60

Tim April 11, 2018 8

Motorola has a new mod for its Moto Mod-supported device lineup this week, the Moto Stereo Speaker. Priced at $59.99, this speaker attachment features a kickstand for sitting your device up, but more importantly, comes with two 28mm diameter speakers for...

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact Up for Pre-Order This Week, Pricing Starts at $650

Tim April 11, 2018 46

After having been announced at this year's MWC in February, US availability for the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact from Sony has just gone official. Pre-orders for both devices will start later this week on April 13 at Best Buy, with the pre-order period...

Here Comes the Big Gmail Redesign, Plus Snooze and Smart Reply (Updated)

Kellen April 11, 2018 36

Google announced today to its G Suite customers that a "new design" is coming to the Gmail web interface, along with a bunch of new features. The update will first arrive as an Early Adopter Program (EAP) experience in the coming weeks, before rolling out to...

Nest Hello Doorbell and Nest x Yale Lock Are Sweet Additions to Any Smart Home

Tim April 10, 2018 51

I had both the Nest Hello video doorbell and Nest x Yale smart lock installed in my home recently, and so far, I'm loving them. Before these two products, I never had any sort of smart home tech toward the front of my home. The only things I considered smart...

Google Phone App Gets Beta Program on Play Store

Kellen April 10, 2018 38

Want to get into another beta version of a Google app? The Google Phone app now has a beta program and you can sign-up this minute. All you have to do is hit that Google Play link below on your phone and scroll to the bottom of the app listing to find the "...

🙄: T-Mobile and Sprint are Talking Merger Again, Again

Kellen April 10, 2018 45

T-Mobile and Sprint are reportedly talking about a merger again. The latest report comes out of the Wall Street Journal, which notes that this is the third time in four years the two have discussed such a move. This time around, no one has any idea what's...

YouTube TV Adds Five New Markets

Tim April 10, 2018 12

YouTube TV has added five new markets this week. The new markets are listed below, but just to name a few, residents of Wichita, Burlington, and Columbia, SC can get down with YouTube's alternative to cable TV. If you didn't hear the news, the price for...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

Read More
Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 12

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

Read More
What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 12

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

Read More
Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

Read More
Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

Read More
Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

Read More
Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 35

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 35

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 35

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 35

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 35

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 35

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 35

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 35

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

Read More